Mike Preston grades the Ravens' 27-24 loss to the Bengals in Week 8

Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore Sun

Joe Flacco had two interceptions, which resulted in 10 points for the Bengals. He was off most of the game and still has problems with pocket awareness when he's pressured. He could have thrown two more interceptions. Flacco sometimes makes mistakes that he should no longer make. Grade D

Joe Flacco had two interceptions, which resulted in 10 points for the Bengals. He was off most of the game and still has problems with pocket awareness when he's pressured. He could have thrown two more interceptions. Flacco sometimes makes mistakes that he should no longer make. Grade D (Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore Sun)

The Ravens finished with 107 yards on 26 carries, but 12 came from Flacco. Justin Forsett averaged 4.0 yards per carry and showed great patience. Rookie Lorenzo Taliaferro had 27 yards on seven attempts. It might be hard for Bernard Pierce to get back into the regular rotation. Grade: B-

The Ravens finished with 107 yards on 26 carries, but 12 came from Flacco. Justin Forsett averaged 4.0 yards per carry and showed great patience. Rookie Lorenzo Taliaferro had 27 yards on seven attempts. It might be hard for Bernard Pierce to get back into the regular rotation. Grade: B- (Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore Sun)